Navigating Shifts in Federal Funding
We are tracking the impacts of policy and funding changes that have begun to roll out following the inauguration of President Trump in 2025. On this page, we will link to key resources offered by our peers nationally and locally and will share updates through our GCRI member emails. Please check back here regularly for updates. Feel free to email Courtney Bourns if you have a resource to share.
Rhode Island Responses
- “United Way to offer new grants to nonprofits facing federal funding uncertainty”
The Public’s Radio - “$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze and cuts”
Rhode Island Foundation
Additional Resources
- “The Ripple Effect of Federal Transactions”
Trust Based Philanthropy Project - “Philanthropy’s Moment: Moving Money Like It’s Our Only Job“
Inside Philanthropy - “One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Impact on Philanthropy“
Council on Foundations - “DEIA: The Current State of Play”
Hemenway & Barnes, LLP - “Navigating the Current DEI Legal Landscape: A Webinar for Philanthropic Organizations” (summary/Q&A, slides)
Hemenway & Barnes, LLP - “A Wave Forming? Funders Taking Action in Response to a Challenging Context”
Center for Effective Philanthropy Blog - Attorneys General Guidance on DEI Executive Order
- Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI)
A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities - “Supporting Our Communities: Key Strategies for Navigating Federal Funding Threats”
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations - Council on Foundations Statement
- “The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits” (updated regularly)
National Council of Nonprofits - “Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected”
Nonprofit Quarterly - “Unite in Advance: Philanthropy Coalition Launches Solidarity Campaign”
Nonprofit Quarterly - “Executive Actions Impacting the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors”
United Philanthropy Forum